1. decorative wooden boards or sheets used to cover interior walls
Usage: British spelling; American spelling is ‘paneling’

Examples

• The library featured beautiful oak panelling from floor to ceiling.
• They decided to install pine panelling in the den to create a rustic atmosphere.
• The Victorian house still had its original dark wood panelling in the dining room.
• Modern panelling can be made from various materials, not just traditional wood.
• The carpenter spent weeks installing the intricate panelling throughout the mansion.
• She painted over the old panelling to brighten up the room.